Writing approaches issues for discussion

TEACHING Writing approaches:Issues for discussion:1.	What do product and process writing have in common? Steps in a writing lesson.Aims of a writing lesson.Teacher’s role.	2. How do product and process writing differ?Steps in a writing lesson. Aims of a writing lesson.Teacher’s role.3.	What are the advantages and disadvantages of each approach?4.	Which approach do you apply in your teaching? Why?1. Product and Process writing: Similarities.Steps:Pre-writing (provide writing resources)While- writing (Produce writing work)Post- writing (Feedback)Aims:Introduce a form of writing.Students practise the writing skill.Teacher’s role:Motivator.Resource.Feedback provider.2. Product and Process writing: Differences.Steps:Product Process Pre- writingT provides a model.Ss discuss the model in groups.T provides necessary vocab, structures and content. Ss brainstorm ideas in groups.Ss edit the ideas in groups.Ss practise the ideas through speaking in pairs or groups.Product ProcessWhile- writing Ss write individually Ss write the first draft Ss get feedback through self/peer assessment.Ss write the second draft.Ss get peer assessment/ teacher assessment. Ss write the last verson Post- writing T gives feedback T gives feedbackProductProcessPlanning-> Writing-> Product. Planning DraftingFinal version? EditingFinal version b. Aims:Product approach: Ss can finish the writing tasks.Process approach: Ss can make a draft on the writing task.	c. Teacher’s role:Product approach: T gives feedback.Process approach: T guides Ss to give feedback to their friends’/ their own writing, gives feedback to Ss’ final version.3.	Advantages and disadvantages of product / process approach:a. Product Approach:Advantages:It saves time.The tasks may be easier as Ss can copy from the models.Disadvantages:Ss have passive practice.Ss may not have enough time to finish the tasks to meet the aim of the lesson.b. Process Approach:Advantages: It motivates Ss’ activities and creative thinking.Ss can form their writing skill and writing styles. Ss can finish their works at home.Disadvantages: It is time-consumingThank you for your attention.